News

Viking Sun arrives in Australia to preview Orion’s three month stay

The Vikings aren’t just coming – they’ve arrived. The fastest growing fleet on the oceans – built by the line which has the largest number of river ships – will dock in Sydney tomorrow on […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 9 2018
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Tips & Advice

Get married on a cruise and save up to $60,000

It’s Valentine’s day on Wednesday – and we know our readers are a romantic lot.  So whether it’s renewing your vows or saying “I Do” for the first time, we’ve compiled the Good Lovers’ Guide […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 8 2018
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News

You asked – now cruise ships respond with new options

Cruise lines are responding to the growing diversity of passengers – from millennials to the more intrepid – by providing more options. Many have come about because of special requests. Here are some of the new […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 8 2018
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News

Carnival Legend to homeport from Melbourne

Carnival Cruise Line is homeporting the Carnival Legend in Melbourne for 16 sailings over 2018/19. She will now call Melbourne home with her first cruise leaving this afternoon to New Caledonia. Announcing the news and […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 7 2018
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News

Carnival to add capacity for an extra 800 guests on the Carnival Splendor

Carnival Cruises are bringing the Carnival Splendor to Australia – and increasing her capacity from 3,000 passengers to 3,900 guests. She’ll be arriving in Australia next year and according to a spokesperson, she will be […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 7 2018
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News

Princess Cruises refutes norovirus class action claims

Princess Cruises passengers have rallied behind their favourite line after claims a Sydney law firm is planning to launch a class action over norovirus outbreaks. 9news alleged in an exclusive report that thousands of passengers […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 6 2018
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News

Revealed: Seabourn’s art attack

The Seabourn Ovation has unveiled an amazing art collection – the latest luxury cruise liner to offer passengers a cultural experience as their cruise. Scheduled to launch in May 2018, and sister-ship to the Seabourn […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 5 2018
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News

Construction starts on new energy-efficient Norwegian Encore

The Norwegian Encore, the latest ship to join the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet will be environmentally friendly when it is launched in October 2019. The ship, which will be part of the Breakaway-class, will be […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 5 2018
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News

Scenic announces second luxury expedition yacht

Australian cruise brand Scenic tonight announced a second luxury expedition yacht – just days since the launch of the first. According to the company announcement: “Following the extraordinary global interest in 6-star Scenic Eclipse, we […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 3 2018
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News

Inside Symphony of the Seas’ Ultimate Family Suite

Renowned for its family fun ships, Royal Caribbean has revealed some pictures of the Ultimate Family Suite Suite aboard the world’s largest ship, Symphony of the Seas. The ultimate family suite, which will be a […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 2 2018
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News

Crystal Cruises scales back its ships

Crystal Cruises will downsize its new generation of ocean-going ships to accommodate fewer passengers, newly installed CEO Thomas Wolber said. The line has also abandoned plans to build 48 super-luxury private apartments on the top […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Feb 2 2018
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Destinations

Asia likely to overtake Europe as Australia’s favourite long haul destination

It is only the start of 2018, but cruise lines and agents are already feeling the effects of a dramatic change in booking patterns, with Australians securing their cabins up to nine months in advance. […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Feb 2 2018
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